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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220173470017 · 12/06/2017 · Covia Holdings Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
38
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Covia Holdings Corporation
Mine
4703699

Narrative

Employee was walking alongside the conveyor beltline and stepped on uneven ground/rock that was frozen and rolled an ankle resulting in pain, swelling and bruising. Employee was taken to the Emergency Room for further examination where an X ray determined that they had suffered a fracture to the lower tibia (ankle). Employee will need surgery to repair the broken bone.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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